Senior Software Engineer (Python/Node)

Fortress Information Security•Orlando, FL

5h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer (Python/Node) is responsible for designing, building, and delivering scalable, secure back-end software systems that support Fortress products and data workflows. This is a back-end focused role serving as a technical subject matter expert in Python and Node.js, owning complex feature development, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring high-quality releases. This position applies AI and LLM technologies to improve development velocity and system capabilities while maintaining strict standards for validation, security, and reliability. The Senior Software Engineer also mentors other engineers and drives improvements in engineering practices, system performance, and delivery consistency.

Requirements

5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production back-end systems
Strong proficiency in Python and Node.js with the ability to deliver production-ready code independently
Experience working with distributed systems, including designing, debugging, and improving system reliability and performance
Hands-on experience with Celery, PostgreSQL, and Docker
Experience using AI/LLM tools in a development environment, including prompt engineering, output validation, and building LLM-supported features such as agents or workflows
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and ensure accuracy, security, and appropriate implementation
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system design skills
Ability to manage work independently, meet sprint commitments, and operate effectively in evolving technical environments
Comfortable collaborating across global time zones, with occasional flexibility outside standard business hours as needed
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with Go programming language
Experience with AWS networking and infrastructure
Familiarity with OpenSearch and Signoz
Experience building or integrating AI-driven systems such as agents, MCPs, or workflow automation tools in production environments

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deliver production-grade back-end software features in Python and Node.js that meet defined requirements, performance expectations, and delivery timelines
Own end-to-end release quality by ensuring accurate ticket tracking, clear ownership, validated deployment processes, defined rollback strategies, and successful completion of all testing requirements
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing durable, scalable fixes
Contribute to back-end system architecture by evaluating design trade-offs, improving system scalability, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives
Apply AI and LLM tools to accelerate development, generate solutions, and support workflows while validating outputs and mitigating security and reliability risks
Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and hands-on support in debugging, system design, and development best practices
Partner with Product, Operations, Data Operations, and Engineering leadership to clarify requirements, prioritize work, and ensure consistent delivery outcomes
Improve engineering efficiency by identifying gaps, adopting new tools and technologies, and enhancing development and deployment processes

Benefits

Competitive pay structure
Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) match
Flexible Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
We provide each employee with professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Employee Referral Programs
Company Sponsored Events